Section 1220.170  Renewal

a)         Beginning with the September 30, 2006 renewal, every dental license issued under the Act shall expire on September 30 every 3 years.  The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding the expiration date thereof by paying the fee required in Section 21 of the Act and certifying to fulfillment of 48 hours of continuing education pursuant to Section 1220.440.

b)         A renewal applicant must provide proof of current certification in BLS by an organization that has adopted the American Heart Association's or American Red Cross' guidelines on BLS or a statement provided by the dentist's licensed physician indicating that the applicant is physically disabled and unable to obtain certification;

c)         It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee or to renew one's license.

d)         Practicing or offering to practice on a license that has expired shall be considered unlicensed activity and shall be grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 23 of the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 15907, effective July 25, 2014)